On Wednesday, June 21st, the School of Law at the University of Limerick and the Community Law and Mediation (CLM) launched ‘Housing Law and Policy Online’. The new module, which will be available online this September, was introduced in response to the ever more serious demand for housing in Ireland and the increasing attention and controversy that it is drawing at both a national and international level.
Aim & Duration:
The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in housing law and is delivered over a 12 week period, with a mix of online lectures and onsite workshops. Participants will be required to read relevant cases, legislation and materials (which will be provided) complete online e-activities throughout the duration of the course.
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal and policy issues surrounding housing law – an area of law that is attracting increasing attention and controversy at both a national and international level.
In addition to affording students a broad understanding of the various sources of housing law in Ireland, the course will consider the policy implications of housing and homelessness and introduce students to key areas of study including social housing and the Housing Acts; property law; landlord and tenant law; and the Residential Tenancies Acts.
Please click here for the course brochure.
Course Tutors
Caroline Keane – is a qualified solicitor practising with CLM Limerick. Caroline has extensive practical experience in the area of housing law, in particular, in the area of social housing. Caroline has also represented both landlord and tenant in tenancy and property related disputes.
Dr Kathryn O’ Sullivan - is a Lecturer of Law at the School of Law, University of Limerick. Kathryn’s research interests lie in family law and property law and she has conducted considerable research focusing on the legal protections afforded to the family home
Fees and how to apply
The fees for this course are €570 per student. The closing date for applications is Friday 4th of August 2017 and the course will start on 4th of September 2017. You must apply through University of Limerick to secure your place. To apply click here.